Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) vs Living Souls 99&1

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)Living Souls 99&1
DistilleryClynelishWhisky Souls
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%46.3%
Age15 yrNAS
Price£57.12£55.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner65/100
Value88/100

Living Souls 99&1

Smoke64/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner50/100
Value89/100

Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Living Souls 99&1

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Living Souls 99&1 is better value at £56 vs £57.

For beginners: Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

Pros

  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£57.12 vs £55.95)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Living Souls 99&1

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£55.95 vs £57.12)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Clynelish?

Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Who should buy Living?

Living Souls 99&1 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

Only Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

OilyLeatheryHoneyMalt ExtractNutty

Only Living Souls 99&1

SmokeySherriedVanillaToastedDried Fruit

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